The Messenger
O Mensageiro
Synopsis
Vera, imprisoned at a military fortress during the dictatorship, 1969, get to know a soldier, Armando, who, in the face of torture, decides to take messages from Vera to his family and establishes an affective relationship with D. Maria, Vera’s mother. Despite the horrors of the time, the film works on this possibility of a dialogue between two lonely and lost human beings: a high-middle-class lady and a young southerner of rural origin. Today, Vera, aged 70, is a professor at the university, and debates with her students about politics, forgiveness and Hannah Arendt.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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27FCL | Galas | Trailer O mensageiro
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-11
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Shi Menegat
Armando
Valentina Herszage
Vera
Floriano Peixoto
Henrique
Georgette Fadel
Maria
Higor Campagnaro
Soldier João
Javier Drolas
Father João
Beatriz Barros
Marialva
Eduardo Speroni
Soldier Fabio
Bruce Gomlevsky
Major Damião
Virgínia Rosa
Mãe de Marialva
Rose Germano
Anita
Witor Mota
Guerrilheiro morto
Francisco Paes
Juan
Zé Wendell
Médico Militar
Marcos Quintanilla
Policial no bar
Matheus Santana
Policial no bar
Christian Louz
Policial no bar
Ana Luzia
Amiga de Marialva
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lima Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lúcia Murat
- Screenplay & Story
- Lúcia Murat, Tunico Amâncio
- Original Score
- Ezequiel Menalled
- Original Title
- O Mensageiro
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Taiga Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lúcia Murat
Lúcia Murat, Tunico Amâncio
Ezequiel Menalled
Marih Oliveira, Mair Tavares
Felicitas Raffo, Lúcia Murat, Branca Murat, Irene Calado, Pamela Livia Delgado
Department Leadership Roster
Marih Oliveira
Editor
Lúcia Murat
Writer
Felicitas Raffo
Producer
Lúcia Murat
Director
Mair Tavares
Editor
Tunico Amâncio
Writer
Lúcia Murat
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Messenger
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What is The Messenger about?
Vera, imprisoned at a military fortress during the dictatorship, 1969, get to know a soldier, Armando, who, in the face of torture, decides to take messages from Vera to his family and establishes an affective relationship with D. Maria, Vera’s mother. Despite the horrors of the time, the film works on this possibility of a dialogue between two lonely and lost human beings: a high-middle-class lady and a young southerner of rural origin. Today, Vera, aged 70, is a professor at the university, and debates with her students about politics, forgiveness and Hannah Arendt.
Who directed The Messenger?
The Messenger was directed by Lúcia Murat.
Who stars in The Messenger?
The principal cast of The Messenger includes Shi Menegat, Valentina Herszage, Floriano Peixoto, Georgette Fadel, Higor Campagnaro.
When was The Messenger released and how long is it?
The Messenger was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Messenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Messenger was composed by Ezequiel Menalled.